Dr. Rickert is a founding member of the Society of American Indian Dentists.
While she is retired from private dental practice these days, Dr. Rickert is the Anishinaabeg Dental Outreach Specialist for Delta Dental Insurance of Michigan. The program reaches out to different communities with underserved populations around the state. They raise awareness of the benefits and availability of preventative dental services. In her role, Dr. Rickert travels to all twelve Michigan reservations and to the Urban Indian Centers. Learn more about the The Anishinaabe Dental Outreach Program HERE
In 2022, Dr. Jessica Rickert was presented with one of the top honors bestowed by the American Dental Education Association, the William J. Gies Award for Achievement for her tireless advocacy of diversity in dentistry and especially the need for more American Indian dentists.
